Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s season was deemed over as soon as he suffered a torn meniscus in his first preseason game in August, and now months after undergoing surgery to repair the tear he’s had to go through a second, unanticipated, surgery.
According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, McCarthy “had a 2nd surgery on his right knee this week to address swelling that developed after an uptick in rehab activity.” Seifert adds that McCarthy was given a “biologic injection.”
NEWS: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy had a 2nd surgery on his right knee this week to address swelling that developed after an uptick in rehab activity, per source. As part of the procedure, he was given a biologic injection. No changes to recovery timetable.
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) November 13, 2024
It’s unclear what the biologic injection McCarthy received was, but it has become common for professional athletes to receive platelet-rich plasma injections to help support healing.
The good news is that Seifert is saying McCarthy’s recovery timeline won’t change, which means he should be fully ready for all offseason activities and the 2025 NFL season.
McCarthy underwent surgery the first time on Aug. 14, prompting the Vikings to place him on season-ending injured reserve. All signs continue to point to him being their QB1 in 2025.